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Holiday Insights- daily holiday traditions, fun, facts, more!
You've arrived at Holiday Insights, where you will find fun, information,
and lots more about every 2019 holiday you can imagine. We've got you covered
on the big ones, the small ones, and all of 'em in between. Whether you are
seeking information for making a calendar for your organization or group,
researching for a school report, or just having fun, we've got what you are
looking for.
January Happenings!!
It's the New Year!!! Sure, the big December blockbuster holidays are over.
But, January has no shortage of neat and unique holidays to brighten up those
cold winter days. While you are stuck indoors and have a little time on your
hands, explore some of January's less heralded days.
Note: We begin January with some of the shortest days of the year.
Only the last couple weeks of December have shorter days. By the time we
near the end of January, the days will become increasingly longer. Hooray!!
Greetings! Brighten up someone's grey winter's day with
a cheerful Ecard. Surf on over now and make a free
Ecard for a Birthday,
anniversary, or any event!
January Calender Holidays and Events:
This month in History:
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January 1, 1908- The ball was first dropped at Times Square in New York City.
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January 12, 1966- Batman debuts on television
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January 23, 1556- The deadliest earthquake in history strikes Shansi, China,
killing 830,000 people.
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Find more January historical events
Tips to surviving cold and snowy January days and nights:
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Curl up by the fireside with a good book.
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If you are a gardener, surf through seed catalogs, and read a good
Garden Blog.
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Become a Birdwatcher. Strategically set up a bird feeder where it can be
seen from your window. You'll be amazed at how many different kinds of birds
over-winter in your backyard. About
Birdwatching
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If you can't beat 'em join 'em.... participate in outdoor winter sports and
activities.
Among other things, January is:
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National Oatmeal Month
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Hot Tea Month
January Notes:
Flower of the
Month:
Carnation,
Snowdrop
Birthstone of the Month: Garnet
Astrological Signs: Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19;
Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
The Moon this month is called the Old Moon, Moon after
Yule, Storm Moon.
Newly Documented January Days:
Coming up in February!
January Weddings and Anniversaries Do you know what to get? We all
know that silver is for the 25th Anniversary, and gold for the 50th. But,
what about all the anniversaries in between? Know
the right gift for each year
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